Allocator

Primary Purpose of Role

The Merchandise Allocator is responsible for:

• Facilitating the allocation and replenishment of merchandise by SKU
• Determining, reviewing, and maintaining optimum stock levels at the distribution centre and the retail stores
• Support the Planners in the replenishment and allocation of stock in line with brand strategy

Key Skills Qualifications and Experience

Prerequisite Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in a similar merchandising role
• Sound knowledge of footwear and fashion distribution and supply principles
• Intermediate to advance knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication, numerical and analytical skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to take a proactive approach and think strategically
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Education/Qualifications/Memberships:

• Fashion Degree or similar an advantage

Preferred Experience:

• Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in
• merchandising allocations
• Previous experience in the retail environment is an advantage
• Proven ability to understand data and analytics and able to provide recommendations as a result
• A good understanding of merchandise and inventory basics

Key Result Areas and Key Responsibilities

A. Operational Excellence

• Facilitate the allocation and replenishment of merchandise by SKU.
• Ensure accurate model stocks in auto
• replenishment to reduce ‘out-of-stocks’.
• Coordinate inter-store transfers of merchandise.
• Analyse product flow and sales trends to accurately forecast future product needs.
• Analyse sales trends and identifying opportunities and risks.
• Monitor and manage receipts and deliveries into store and DC.
• Manage and co-ordinate new stores stock package.
• Assist the Planner in the pre-season planning process and grid quantifications using quantitative and qualitative information.
• Additional ad hoc duties as required

B. Store Support

• Ensure stores are at the forefront of all activity in relation to merchandising and stock allocation processes.
• Address store enquires regarding stocks/deliveries.

C. Reporting and administration

• Weekly reporting as required.
• Ensure data integrity in data systems.
• Adhere to all relevant compliance standards.
• General administrative duties required to support the team.